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Molten chocolate, caramel, toffee, rich dark fruit and light coffee make up the flavor of this Baltic porter, which feels overwhelmingly smooth and velvety under a dense head. It conditioned naturally for several months in a horizontal stainless tank before release, and the label art comes from John Gilman.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecarameldark fruit
chocolate
caramel
dark fruit
coffee
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with rich molten chocolate and sweet caramel, layered with notes of toffee and dark dried fruit.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cozy

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color with excellent clarity despite natural conditioning. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine retention, creating distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Gentle carbonation supports the creamy foam structure.

deep browndense headfine lacingwell-conditioned

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich molten chocolate and sweet caramel, layered with notes of toffee and dark dried fruit. Subtle roasted grain and coffee undertones emerge beneath, adding complexity without sharpness. The overall impression is round and inviting, with no harsh volatiles.

chocolate, carameldark fruitsubtle coffeesmooth aromatics

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately velvety, coating the palate with chocolate and caramel sweetness balanced by gentle roasted malt character. The mid-palate develops layers of toffee and dark stone fruit, while moderate bitterness (30 IBU) arrives late without dominating. Creaminess persists throughout, supported by the full body and natural conditioning.

creamy palatechocolate-forwardbalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with chocolate and caramel notes lingering pleasantly. A dry coffee note emerges in the aftertaste, grounding the sweetness without harshness.

warm finishlingering chocolate
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
85
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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About Baltic Porter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Baltic Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Baltic Porter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, caramel, smooth character as Cozy will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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